Firas Fattouh
@firasfattouh
Senior Finance Business Partner and CPA delivering strategic financial leadership and actionable data-driven insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner and qualified CPA with a strong record of partnering with executive teams to drive profitability, governance and long-term sustainability. I specialise in financial planning, forecasting, scenario modelling and turning complex data into clear, actionable insights.
I have delivered significant EBIT improvements through forecasting enhancements, pricing analysis and labour cost optimisation, and I have designed forward-looking forecasting frameworks that integrate utilisation, labour efficiency and PCM analysis. I have supported M&A and investment evaluations through due diligence, valuation modelling and integration analysis.
I build automated reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, SQL and Excel to improve reporting turnaround and transparency, and I enjoy mentoring teams, supporting board reporting and leading cross-functional initiatives that improve business resilience and performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Finance Business Partner
Aruma
Dec 2024 - Present (11 months)
Provide strategic financial leadership to executive teams, delivering forward-looking forecasts, scenario modelling and board-level commentary that drive profitability and long-term sustainability.
Finance Business Partner
Aruma
Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Supported multiple portfolios with P&L analysis, forecasting and streamlined reporting, contributing to pricing and efficiency initiatives and board-level financial commentary.
Accountant – 2IC Corporate Services
Scope Home Access
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Managed full financial accounting functions including month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and board reporting while implementing automated dashboards to improve compliance and reporting efficiency.
Financial Analyst
Aruma
May 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Delivered operational reporting and billing accuracy for Employment Services, building Power BI and SQL dashboards that improved management visibility and revenue integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPA Australia
CPA Program, Accounting
2022 -
Enrolled in the CPA Program to achieve Chartered Professional Accountant qualification, covering advanced accounting, audit, tax, and finance competencies.
Torrens University Australia
Master of Professional Accounting, Professional Accounting
Completed a Master of Professional Accounting focused on advanced accounting theory, financial reporting, and professional practice.
Lebanese French University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with foundational studies in business management, finance, and accounting.
Australian HR Institute
Change Management Course, Change Management
Completed a Change Management course focused on principles and practices for managing organizational change.
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